Our forefathers, who established powerful empires, were also the possessors
of great and highly developed civizilations. It is our duty to seek these out,
to study them and make Turks and the world aware of them. M. Kemal ATATÜRK

Istanbul - TURKEYDate: October 8, 2015TCF-YESAM Lecture: “The Serving Platters and Utensils Used in Ottoman Palace Kitchens I: Copper and Silver” by Ömür TufanPlace: TCF Culinary Arts Center - YESAMInformation: http://www.yemeksanatlari.org/en/upcoming-events.htmLecture will be presented in Turkish.Ömür Tufan is a recipient of the 2015 TCF Fellowship in Turkish Culture and Art.

Austin, Texas - USADate: October 17, 2015, 16:00Conference: Paper presentation of “Space Architecture and Long Term Outer Space Travels” by Ayşe Ören at the conference “New Worlds 2015,” organized by New Worlds InstitutePlace: The Palmer Event Center in Downtown Austin, TXInformation: www.newworlds.spaceAyşe Ören is a recipient of the 2015 TCF Cultural Exchange Fellowship.

Thessaloniki - GREECEDate: October 21-24, 2015Presentation: “Dye and Metal Thread Analyses of some Tomb Covers in Istanbul Fatih Mosque Complex” by Dr. Recep Karadağ, TCF Cultural Heritage Preservation and Natural Dyes Laboratory-DATU, at the 34th international conference for Dyes in History & Archaeology (DHA34)Place: University Ecclesiastical Academy of ThessalonikiInformation:http://web.aeath.gr/jaeath/dha2015/

Istanbul - TURKEYDate: October 26, 2015Lecture: “A History of the Ottoman Empire from 1923 to Today” by Nicholas DanforthPlace: The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT)Information: +90 (212) 257-8111Nicholas Danforth is a recipient of the 2012-2013 TCF Fellowship in Turkish Culture and Art.

Rome - ITALYDate: October 27-28, 2015Presentation: “Advantages and Importance of Natural Dyes in the Restoration of Textile Cultural Heritage” by Dr. Recep Karadağ, TCF Cultural Heritage Preservation and Natural Dyes Laboratory-DATU, at the Green Conservation of Cultural Heritage international workshopPlace: National Research Council of Italy (CNR)Information:http://www.yococu.com/event/international-workshop-green-conservation-cultural-heritage/

Istanbul - TURKEYDate: November 5, 2015TCF-YESAM Lecture: “The Serving Platters and Utensils Used in Ottoman Palace Kitchens II: Copper and Silver” by Ömür TufanPlace: TCF Culinary Arts Center - YESAMInformation: http://www.yemeksanatlari.org/en/upcoming-events.htmLecture will be presented in Turkish.Ömür Tufan is a recipient of the 2015 TCF Fellowship in Turkish Culture and Art.

Houston - USADate: November 10, 2015Event: "Portrait of Turkey" featuring the Hon. Ferhat Alkan, Consul General of Turkey, Houston, Özlem Direk, President of American Turkish Association of Houston, and area teachers who participated in the 2015 Teacher Study Tour to TurkeyPlace: 1990 Post Oak Boulevard, Conference Room/Lobby Floor, HoustonInformation: http://www.wachouston.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=656&SnID=This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Santa Fe - USADate: November 14, 2015Event: "Portrait of Turkey" Turkish Luncheon featuring Turkey expert Prof. John Dobson and New Mexico teachers who participated in the 2015 Study Tour and teachers' curriculum projects about TurkeyPlace: Santa Fe Community College, Jemez Room, 6401 Richards Ave.Information:https://sfcir.org/This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

San Bernardino, CA - USADate: November 18, 2015 at 3 pm - 5:45 pmEvent: “Portrait of Turkey” with Turkish folk dance workshop, and slide show and poster sessions by the teachers who participated in the 2015 Study Tour.Place: CSU San Bernardino, Santos Manuel Student Union Theater 5500 University ParkwayInformation:http://www.worldaffairsinlandempire.org/#!programs-/c2t8This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America

Hawaii - USADate: November 22, 2015 at 1:00 pmEvent: “Portrait of Turkey”, Turkish luncheon featuring keynote speaker and teachers who participated in the 2014 and 2015 TCF Teacher Study Tours, presenting on the history and culture of Turkey.Place: the East-West Center Hawaii, International Conference CenterInformation:http://www.wright.edu/ucie/dcowa/events.htmlThis program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Athens - GREECEDate: November 23, 2015Lecture: “Greek-Orthodox ecclesiastical costume during the Ottoman period: between tradition and innovation” by Dr. Nikolaos VryzidisPlace: British School at Athens, Upper HouseInformation:http://www.bsa.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=121Dr. Nikolaos Vryzidis is a recipient of the 2011-2012 TCF Fellowship in Turkish Culture and Art.

Dayton, OH - USADate: December 3, 2015Event: “Portrait of Turkey” event featuring Dr. Adil Baquirov, Member of Dayton Board of Education, and teachers who participated in the 2014 and 2015 TCF Teacher Study Tours.Place: TBDInformation:http://www.wright.edu/ucie/dcowa/events.htmlThis program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

The events listed on this newsletter require registration or invitation. For more information on how to attend, please visit the provided links.

For a listing of Turkish cultural events around the world, visit the TCF Calendar.